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NAVIGATION,
ENTERTAINMENT,
COMMUNICATION.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Navigation
8 Overview
9 Destination input
14 Trip
16 Map
24 Settings
27 Split screen
29 Traffic information
32 Navigation data
33 Frequently asked questions
Entertainment
36 General information
38 Tone
40 Radio
47 Audio
57 Video
60 Rear audio remote control
61 Rear entertainment
Communication
74 Telephone
90 Services and applications
Reference
100 Everything from A to Z
Overview
Vehicle features and options WARNING
There can be deviations between the
This chapter describes all standard, country-
current traffic situation and details of the navi‐
specific and optional features offered with the
gation instructions, e.g., changed streets or
series. It also describes features that are not
road construction. There is a risk of an acci‐
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
dent. The respectively valid traffic rules take
to the selected options or country versions.
precedence.◀
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
General information
The navigation system can determine the pre‐
cise position of the vehicle with the aid of sat‐
ellites, and can reliably guide you to every en‐
tered destination.
Navigation data is stored in the vehicle and can
be updated from a USB storage device.
Safety information
WARNING
Operating the integrated information
systems and communication devices while
driving can distract from traffic. It is possible to
lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident. Only use the systems or devices
when the traffic situation allows. If necessary,
stop and use the systems and devices while
the vehicle is stationary.◀
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Destination input Navigation
Destination input
Vehicle features and options 4. Move the controller to the right to select
the town/city from the list.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
5. If necessary, enter the street.
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not 6. Select the street as you would the city.
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due 7. If necessary, enter a house number.
to the selected options or country versions. 8. Select the symbol.
This also applies to safety-related functions
9. Select a house number or range of house
and systems. When using these functions and
numbers from the list.
systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Starting destination guidance
"Start guidance" or Add intermediate destina‐
Entering a destination via tions, refer to page 14.
address
General information Recent destinations
Destination guidance is started to the town/
General information
city center if no street is entered.
The previous destinations driven to are saved
automatically.
Selecting the state/province
1. "Navigation"
Calling up destination from recent
2. "Enter address" destinations
3. "State/Province?" 1. "Navigation"
4. Move the Controller to the right to select 2. "Recent destinations"
the state from the list. 3. Select the destination.
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Navigation Destination input
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Destination input Navigation
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Navigation Destination input
Displaying Points of Interest on the Yellow Several charging stations exist, partly
map occupied.
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Destination input Navigation
General information
Enter the coordinates in degrees, minutes and
seconds or as decimal values.
Open
1. "Navigation"
2. "Enter new destination"
3. "GPS coordinates"
4. "Format"
▷ "Degrees Minutes Seconds"
▷ "Decimal"
5. "Longitude" or "Latitude"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired de‐
gree indication and point of the compass
are displayed.
7. Press the Controller.
8. Enter the values for minutes and seconds
and point of compass, if needed.
9. "Accept destination"
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Navigation Trip
Trip
Vehicle features and options Entering an intermediate destination
1. "Navigation"
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the 2. "Add intermediate destination"
series. It also describes features that are not 3. Select the type of destination entry.
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due 4. Enter an intermediate destination.
to the selected options or country versions.
Alternatively, the intermediate destination can
This also applies to safety-related functions
also be entered using the map:
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable laws and regulations 1. "Navigation"
must be observed.
2. "Map"
3. "Guidance"
General information 4. "Add intermediate destination"
5. Select the type of destination entry.
When planning a trip, several intermediate
destinations can be entered. 6. Enter an intermediate destination.
The intermediate destination is entered in the
destination list and is highlighted.
New trip
Adjusting the intermediate
1. "Navigation" destinations
2. "Map" 1. "Navigation"
3. Move the Controller to the left, if needed. 2. "Map"
4. "Guidance" 3. "Guidance"
5. "Enter new destination" 4. Select the intermediate destination.
6. Select a single destination. 5. Select the desired setting.
7. Enter an intermediate destination. ▷ "Skip destination": skip the current in‐
8. "Start guidance" termediate destination.
▷ "Start guidance": start destination
guidance to the intermediate destina‐
Intermediate destinations tion.
▷ "Change order": move the intermediate
General information destination within the list.
Before entering an intermediate destination, an ▷ "Delete destination": delete the inter‐
individual destination must be set. mediate destination.
A maximum of 20 intermediate destinations
can be entered for one trip.
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Trip Navigation
Storing
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. "Guidance"
4. "Save trip"
5. Enter the name.
6. Select the symbol.
Selecting
1. "Navigation"
2. "Trips"
3. "My trips"
4. Select a stored trip.
5. "Edit trip" or "Start guidance"
Deleting
1. "Navigation"
2. "Trips"
3. "My trips"
4. If necessary, highlight the desired trip.
5. Press button.
6. "Delete all trips" or "Delete trip"
In the Professional
navigation system: last trip
General information
The last trip is automatically stored and can be
called up again.
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Navigation Map
Map
Vehicle features and options Map view
Traffic bulletins.
Status of the traffic bulletins.
Detour available.
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Map Navigation
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Navigation Map
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Map Navigation
Displays Concept
1. "Navigation" The remaining range is calculated, and if
2. "Map" needed, gas stations along the route are dis‐
played.
3. Move the Controller to the left.
4. "Route" General information
5. "Route details" Even with the most current navigation data, in‐
6. Highlight route section. formation regarding individual gas stations
The route section is displayed on the split may have changed. For instance, certain gas
screen. stations may not be operating.
Gas station recommendations are displayed in
Bypassing a section of the route the Route list, refer to page 19.
Concept Open
A new route can be calculated for a route sec‐ 1. "Navigation"
tion. 2. "Map"
3. Move the Controller to the left.
Setting a detour
4. "Route"
1. "Navigation"
5. "Route details"
2. "Map"
6. "Refuel"
3. Move the Controller to the left.
A list of gas stations is displayed.
4. "Route"
7. Highlight a gas station.
5. "Change route"
The location of the gas station is displayed
6. "Detour:"
on the split screen.
7. Turn Controller until the desired distance
8. Select the gas station.
before returning to the original route is dis‐
played. 9. Select the symbol.
8. Press the Controller. 10. "Start guidance"
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Navigation Map
7. As with the interactive map, drag route Move the Controller to the left to call up addi‐
magnet to the desired location using the tional functions and settings.
Controller: Symbol Function
▷ To change the scale: turn the Control‐
"Start route flyover"
ler.
▷ To shift the map: move the Controller "Stop"
in the required direction.
"Speed:"
▷ To shift the map diagonally: move the
Controller in the required direction and "Next route section"
turn it.
"Previous route section"
8. Press the Controller.
"Jump to destination"
9. "Accept magnet"
"Jump to position"
Editing a route magnet
"Points of Interest"
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. Move the Controller to the left.
Spoken instructions
4. "Route"
5. "Change route" Switching on/off
6. Select the desired setting. The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
▷ "Modify route magnet": modify
changed route once more. 1. "Navigation"
▷ "Remove route magnet": the original 2. "Map"
route is restored.
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Map Navigation
General information
Displaying additional The scale of the map can be enlarged or re‐
information on the map duced.
1. "Navigation" Additional settings for map, refer to page 25.
2. "Map"
Selecting a map view
3. "Map content"
1. "Navigation"
4. Select the desired setting.
2. "Map"
▷ "Points of Interest": symbols for
3. "Map views"
Points of Interest are displayed.
4. Select the desired setting.
▷ "Traffic flow": lines for traffic flow
are displayed. ▷ "Facing north"
Information about traffic flow in the ▷ "Perspective"
map view, refer to page 29. ▷ "Direction of travel"
▷ "Traffic icons": symbols for traffic ▷ "Auto zoom": with active destina‐
bulletins are displayed. tion guidance, the map is enlarged au‐
▷ "Weather": display weather sym‐ tomatically when approaching a ma‐
bols on the map via ConnectedDrive. neuver.
▷ In the Professional navigation system:
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Navigation Map
▷ "Auto zoom with info": with active Functions in the map view
destination guidance, the map is en‐
larged automatically when approaching General information
a maneuver. In addition, destination
Different information can be called up for any
guidance hints are displayed on the
point on the map and settings can be adjusted.
map.
Here, the map can be used via iDrive.
▷ "Manual zoom": enlarge or reduce
map scale manually.
Operating with the Controller
▷ "Route overview": display the route
1. "Navigation"
between the current location and the
destination. 2. "Map"
3. Move the Controller to the left.
Destination guidance hints 4. "Interactive map"
5. Select the destination with crosshairs.
Concept
▷ To change the scale: turn the Control‐
If destination guidance is active, destination
ler.
guidance hints can be displayed in the map
view for the respective maneuvering points of ▷ To shift the map: move the Controller
the current route. in the required direction.
▷ To shift the map diagonally: move the
General information Controller in the required direction and
In the case of multi-lane roads, lane informa‐ turn it.
tion may indicate the recommended lanes. 6. Press the Controller.
In the Professional navigation system: the cur‐ 7. Select the desired setting.
rent vehicle position can also be displayed in
the lane information, refer to page 25. Functions
Destination guidance hints can also be dis‐ Different functions are available depending on
played as arrow view in the split screen, refer the point selected on the map:
to page 27.
▷ "Repeat voice instruction"
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Map Navigation
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Navigation Settings
Settings
Vehicle features and options Time of arrival and consumption are
based on driving in ECO PRO.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
▷ "Short": distance-optimized route, be‐
specific and optional features offered with the
ing a combination of the shortest pos‐
series. It also describes features that are not
sible route and the fastest roads.
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
Further criteria
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
Settings
systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed. 1. "Navigation"
2. "Settings"
3. "Route settings"
General information 4. Select the desired setting.
Navigation settings can be individually config‐ ▷ Settings for dynamic destination guid‐
ured. Settings are stored for the driver profile ance:
currently used.
▷ "Automatic": traffic bulletins are
considered in destination guid‐
ance. The current route is automat‐
Route details ically changed as needed. Depend‐
ing on the equipment version,
Concept online alternative routes are auto‐
The route criteria can be individually adjusted. matically applied as well.
The settings are stored as standard and auto‐ ▷ "With confirmation": if suitable de‐
matically applied to new destination guidan‐ tours are available, a message is
ces. displayed first.
▷ "Toll roads"
Default preference
▷ "Avoid"
1. "Navigation"
▷ "Use cash"
2. "Settings"
▷ "Toll tag"
3. "Route settings"
▷ In the Professional navigation system:
4. "Default preference"
"Online routes": accept online alterna‐
5. Select the desired setting.
tive routes.
▷ "Fast": time-optimized route, being a
▷ "Avoid highways": highways are
combination of the shortest possible
avoided wherever possible.
route and the fastest roads.
▷ "Avoid ferries": ferries are avoided
▷ "ECO PRO" or "Efficient": fuel con‐
where possible.
sumption-optimized route, being a
combination of the route requiring low ▷ "Avoid carpool roads": carpool lanes
consumption and fast roads. are avoided where possible.
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Settings Navigation
Concept
Areas that should be driven around can be In the Professional
specified as areas to be avoided.
navigation system: lane
Defining an area to be avoided information
1. "Navigation" Concept
2. "Settings" In the case of multi-lane roads, the recom‐
3. "Route settings" mended lanes are highlighted. The current ve‐
4. "Areas to avoid" hicle position can also be displayed in the lane
information.
5. "Set new area to avoid"
6. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐ Displaying the vehicle position
play.
1. "Navigation"
7. "Accept area"
2. "Settings"
Deleting areas to be avoided 3. "Display current lane position"
1. "Navigation"
2. "Settings"
In the Professional
3. "Route settings" navigation system: parking
4. "Areas to avoid" information
5. If necessary, mark desired area to be
avoided. Concept
In the map view, colored lines show the proba‐
6. Press button. bility of finding a vacant parking space along a
7. Delete desired area to be avoided or all street. The list of cities/towns for which park‐
areas to be avoided. ing information is available can be displayed.
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Navigation Settings
defined, which Points of interest are shown on nymized in the vehicle and transmitted
the map. to BMW in order to improve the digital
map.
Setting the map
1. "Navigation"
2. "Settings" Resetting the settings
3. Select the desired setting. 1. "Navigation"
2. "Settings"
Navigation data
Concept
Information regarding position determination
and navigation data version can be called up.
Settings
1. "Navigation"
2. "Settings"
3. "Position and software version"
4. Select the desired setting.
▷ "Enter position": the vehicle position
can be manually set on the map in sit‐
uations without GPS reception or, for
instance immediately after transport on
a ferry.
▷ "Software version": information about
the current map version.
▷ "Help to improve the navigation map":
data such as speed or position is ano‐
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Split screen Navigation
Split screen
Vehicle features and options Arrow view
This chapter describes all standard, country-
Concept
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not If destination guidance is active, the destina‐
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due tion guidance hints can be displayed as list in
to the selected options or country versions. the split screen.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and General information
systems, the applicable laws and regulations It can be adjusted, which additional information
must be observed. should be displayed in the arrow view.
In the case of multi-lane roads, lane informa‐
tion may indicate the recommended lanes.
Concept In the Professional navigation system: the cur‐
Different views can be set for the split screen rent vehicle position can also be displayed in
separately from the main screen. the lane information, refer to page 25.
Settings
Settings 1. Move the Controller to the right until the
split screen is selected.
1. Move the Controller to the right until the
2. Press the Controller.
split screen is selected.
3. "Arrow display"
2. Press the Controller.
4. Select the desired setting.
3. Select the desired setting.
▷ "Traffic Info": display traffic flow and
▷ "Map view:": adjust map view and pos‐
traffic events.
sibly select additional information, such
as traffic events. ▷ "Additional information": display addi‐
tional information such as tunnels.
▷ "Arrow display": with destination guid‐
ance active, the arrow view is dis‐
Display
played. If no destination guidance is
active, a compass is displayed. The following information is displayed during
destination guidance:
▷ "Position": display current position.
▷ "Exit ramp view": selected route sec‐
tions, for instance major road intersec‐
tions, are shown in perspective view.
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Navigation Split screen
1 Turn information
2 Traffic flow and traffic events
3 Upcoming street
4 Distance to maneuver
5 Lane information
6 Current road
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Traffic information Navigation
Traffic information
Vehicle features and options The traffic data is for informational purpose
only. Users assume all risk of use. BMW NA
This chapter describes all standard, country- and its service providers make no representa‐
specific and optional features offered with the tions about content, traffic and road condi‐
series. It also describes features that are not tions, route usability, or speed.
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
THE TRAFFIC DATA IS PROVIDED TO YOU
to the selected options or country versions.
"AS IS," AND "WHERE IS". BMW NA AND
This also applies to safety-related functions
ALL THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS OF ANY OF
and systems. When using these functions and
THE TRAFFIC DATA, EXPRESSLY DIS‐
systems, the applicable laws and regulations
CLAIMS, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PER‐
must be observed.
MITTED BY LAW, ALL EXPRESS, IMPLIED
OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES OR REPRE‐
SENTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE
General information TRAFFIC DATA (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIM‐
Traffic bulletins from traffic warning services or ITATION, THAT THE TRAFFIC DATA WILL
radio stations that broadcast Traffic Informa‐ BE ERROR-FREE, WILL OPERATE WITHOUT
tion, TI, can be displayed in the map view and INTERRUPTION OR THAT THE TRAFFIC
taken into account when calculating routes. In‐ DATA WILL BE ACCURATE), INCLUDING,
formation on traffic obstructions and hazards is WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WAR‐
updated continuously in this system. RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-IN‐
FRINGEMENT FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
The traffic bulletins are indicated on the map
PURPOSE, OR THOSE ARISING FROM A
by symbols.
COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF
In the event of special hazards, for instance ob‐ TRADE
jects on the road, a message is displayed.
NEITHER BMW NA NOR ITS THIRD PARTY
Several hazard messages are also displayed in PROVIDERS WILL BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR
the instrument cluster as a Check Control ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
message. EXEMPLARY, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
Certain BMW models equipped with navigation (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST
have the capability to display traffic informa‐ REVENUES, ANTICIPATED REVENUES, OR
tion. If your system has this capability, the fol‐ PROFITS RELATING TO THE SAME) ARIS‐
lowing additional terms and conditions apply: ING FROM ANY CLAIM RELATING DIRECTLY
An End-User shall no longer have the right to OR INDIRECTLY TO USE OF THE TRAFFIC
use the traffic information in the event that the DATA, AND EVEN IFBMW NA OR ITS THIRD
End-User is in material breach of the terms and PARTY PROVIDERS ARE AWARE OF THE
conditions contained herein. POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THESE
LIMITATIONS APPLY TO ALL CLAIMS, IN‐
BMW or its third party providers hold the rights
CLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CLAIMS
to the traffic data. You may not modify, copy,
IN CONTRACT AND TORT (SUCH AS NEGLI‐
scan or use any other method to reproduce,
GENCE, PRODUCT LIABILITY AND STRICT
duplicate, republish, transmit or distribute in
LIABILITY). SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
any way any portion of traffic data.
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCI‐
DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
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Navigation Traffic information
Gray symbol:
Displaying list of traffic
No traffic bulletins are available or
the anticipated delay is less than
bulletins
5 minutes. 1. "Navigation"
A suitable detour is available for the 2. "Map"
traffic bulletins. 3. "Traffic Info"
With active destination guidance, first the
traffic bulletins for the calculated route are
Realtime traffic information, displayed with red symbols. Then, the traf‐
RTTI fic bulletins that do not affect the route are
shown with gray symbols. The traffic bulle‐
In some countries, realtime traffic information, tins are sorted by their distance from the
RTTI, is transmitted by services that can be current position of the vehicle.
booked additionally, and which can then be
4. Select a traffic bulletin.
used and displayed instead of the traffic bulle‐
tins from the radio stations. ▷ "Previous message": scroll to the pre‐
vious traffic bulletin.
With the realtime traffic information, the loca‐
tions of traffic obstructions are provided in ▷ "Next message": scroll to the next traf‐
greater, more precise detail. Traffic conditions fic bulletin.
on roads other than the highways, for instance
secondary roads and urban streets are also re‐
corded and displayed for a wide area. Recom‐ Displaying detour
mended detours can be calculated more accu‐ recommendation
rately on the basis of this information. The risk
of becoming caught in a further traffic obstruc‐ 1. "Navigation"
tion on detour routes is reduced. If applicable, 2. "Map"
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Traffic information Navigation
Settings
Traffic bulletins on the map 1. "Navigation"
2. "Settings"
Map view settings 3. "Route settings"
1. "Navigation" 4. "Dynamic guidance"
2. "Map" 5. Select the desired setting.
3. "Map content" ▷ "With confirmation": a message is dis‐
▷ "Traffic icons": symbols for traffic played, whether the route should be
events are displayed. guided around a traffic obstruction.
▷ "Traffic flow": lines for traffic flow ▷ "Automatic": the route is automatically
are displayed. changed in the event of traffic obstruc‐
tions.
Symbols in the map view
Depending on the scale of the map and the lo‐
cation of the traffic obstruction, the symbols
for traffic events are displayed.
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Navigation Navigation data
Navigation data
Vehicle features and options Map update
This chapter describes all standard, country-
General information
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not Navigation data is stored in the vehicle and can
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due be updated from a USB storage device.
to the selected options or country versions. Current navigation data is available from a
This also applies to safety-related functions dealer’s service center or another qualified
and systems. When using these functions and service center or repair shop or in the Connec‐
systems, the applicable laws and regulations tedDrive Store.
must be observed. Depending on the data volume, the navigation
data update may take several hours. The sta‐
tus of the update can be queried.
Concept Update navigation data during the trip to pre‐
Information regarding position determination serve the vehicle battery.
and navigation data version can be called up.
Update
1. Connect the USB storage device with the
Settings new navigation data to a USB interface in
the front.
1. "Navigation"
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
2. "Settings" play.
3. "Position and software version" 3. Remove the USB storage device after the
4. Select the desired setting. update.
▷ "Enter position": the vehicle position
can be manually set on the map in sit‐ Viewing the status
uations without GPS reception or, for
instance immediately after transport on 1. Press button.
a ferry. 2. "Saving navigation data in the vehicle…
▷ "Software version": information about (USB )"
the current map version.
▷ "Help to improve the navigation map":
data such as speed or position is ano‐
Automatic map update
nymized in the vehicle and transmitted
to BMW in order to improve the digital
General information
map. Depending on the equipment and country ver‐
sion, the navigation data for the home region is
transmitted online to the vehicle four times a
year and automatically installed and updated.
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Frequently asked questions Navigation
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Entertainment
The chapter helps assure your enjoyment when
receiving radio stations or playing CDs, DVDs
and tracks from the music collection.
General information
Vehicle features and options Sound output
This chapter describes all standard, country-
Safety information
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not WARNING
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due A high sound output volume can damage
to the selected options or country versions. your hearing. There is a risk of injury. Do not
This also applies to safety-related functions adjust the volume too high.◀
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable laws and regulations ▷ Turn the button to adjust the
must be observed. volume.
▷ Press the button to switch
off the sound output. Press‐
Operation ing the button again restores
the previous volume setting.
Button Function
Audio recording playback is stopped during
Press: switches sound muting.
output on/off.
Turn: adjusts the volume.
Entertainment sources
Change the entertainment General information
source. Possible entertainment sources:
Press once: changes the ▷ Radio, refer to page 40.
station/track. ▷ Audio CD, refer to page 48.
Press and hold: fast for‐ ▷ Video DVD, refer to page 57.
ward/rewind the track. ▷ Music collection, refer to page 49.
Programmable memory ▷ USB audio, refer to page 53.
buttons. ▷ USB video, refer to page 57.
ConnectedDrive. ▷ Bluetooth audio, refer to page 53.
Depending on the vehicle ▷ Screen Mirroring, refer to page 59.
equipment, programmable ▷ Apple CarPlay, refer to page 95.
memory button 8 is re‐
placed with this button. Changing the entertainment source
Change waveband/satellite On the radio:
radio.
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General information Entertainment
1. Press button.
The most recently selected entertainment
source is played.
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Entertainment Tone
Tone
Vehicle features and options 2. "Tone"
3. "Surround" or "Logic 7 Surround"
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the LOGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are registered
series. It also describes features that are not trademarks of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman Interna‐
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due tional Group company.
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and Equalizer
systems, the applicable laws and regulations
Settings for individual audio frequency ranges.
must be observed.
1. "Media/Radio"
2. "Tone" or "Bowers & Wilkins tone"
General information 3. "Equalizer"
The settings are stored in the currently used The current bass and treble settings, refer to
driver profile. page 38, are shown on the left and right edge
of the equalizer display. These values can also
be adjusted in the equalizer. The treble and
Treble, bass, balance, and bass sound settings affect the settings for the
fader audio frequency ranges of the equalizer.
Select and adjust trebles, basses, or an audio-
1. "Media/Radio" frequency range.
2. "Tone" or "Bowers & Wilkins tone"
1. Turn the Controller to select the audio-fre‐
3. Select the desired setting. quency range to be adjusted.
▷ "Treble": treble adjustment. 2. Press the Controller.
▷ "Bass": depth adjustment. 3. Turn the Controller to adjust the audio fre‐
▷ "Balance": left/right volume distribu‐ quency.
tion. 4. Press the Controller to store the setting.
▷ "Fader": front/rear volume distribution.
4. To adjust: turn the Controller.
5. To store: press the Controller.
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond
Surround Sound System
To achieve an optimum listening experience
Multi-channel playback, inside the vehicle, you can choose between
surround different sound profiles, depending on the type
of music.
When surround is activated, multi-channel
playback is simulated when a stereo audio 1. "Media/Radio"
track is played. 2. "Bowers & Wilkins tone"
1. "Media/Radio"
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To achieve an optimum listening experience The basic setting ensures that the sig‐
inside the vehicle, you can choose between nal tone is audible at any volume.
different sound profiles, depending on the type ▷ "Gong": ratio of the volume of the sig‐
of music. nal tone, for instance for safety belt re‐
minder, to the entertainment volume.
1. "Media/Radio"
The basic setting ensures that the sig‐
2. "Tone" nal tone is audible at any volume.
3. "Bang & Olufsen" ▷ "Telephone": sensitivity of the micro‐
4. Select the desired setting. phone during a phone call.
An additional speaker is present on the dash‐ The setting is adjusted while calling
board. When the sound output is switched on, and is stored for the mobile phone
the loudspeaker moves out automatically and used.
is illuminated according to the lighting setting. ▷ "Speakers": volume of the loudspeak‐
When the sound output is switched off, the ers during a phone call.
loudspeaker moves back in. Audio recording playback is stopped
during muting.
The setting is adjusted while calling
Volume equalization and is stored for the mobile phone
An automatic increase of the volume can be used.
set to compensate for the increasing driving 5. To adjust: turn the Controller.
noises at higher speeds.
6. To store: press the Controller.
1. "Media/Radio"
2. "Tone" or "Bowers & Wilkins tone"
3. "Volume settings"
Reset the tone settings
4. Select desired setting: The tone settings are reset to the factory set‐
tings.
▷ "Speed volume": ratio of entertainment
volume to speed. 1. "Media/Radio"
With Harman/Kardon Surround Sound 2. "Tone"
System: better audibility is achieved by 3. "Reset"
adjusting the sound settings.
With Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Sur‐
round Sound System or with Bang &
Olufsen High End Surround Sound
System: automatic adjustment of the
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Radio
Vehicle features and options Selecting a station
1. "Media/Radio"
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the 2. "FM" or "AM"
series. It also describes features that are not The last station listened to will be played
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due and the station list displayed.
to the selected options or country versions. 3. Select the desired station.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and Changing the station
systems, the applicable laws and regulations
On the radio:
must be observed.
Press the left or right button.
General information
AM/FM station
A symbol on the highlighted channel indicates
General information whether the channel has already been stored.
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4. Press the Controller and hold until the stor‐ Availability, content and sequence are set by
age list is displayed. the radio station.
5. Select the desired memory location. 1. "Media/Radio"
The stations can also be stored on the pro‐ 2. "FM"
grammable memory buttons, see the Owner's
3. Select the desired station.
Manual for the vehicle.
4. Press button.
Selecting a station manually
5. "Station info"
Station selection via the frequency.
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Selecting channels
Satellite radio You can only listen to enabled channels.
1. "Media/Radio"
General information
2. "Satellite radio"
Before a channel can be played, you must sub‐
scribe to it via telephone. Several channels can The last channel played will be played back
be combined into specified packages. and the channel list displayed.
3. Select the desired channel from the chan‐
Managing a subscription nel list.
To display information about the selected
General information channel:
In order to enable or unsubscribe from chan‐
1. Highlight a channel.
nels, you must have reception. It is usually at
its best when you have an unobstructed view
2. Press button.
3. "Current information details"
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Selecting a category
The next and/or previous channel from the
channel list is played. 1. "Media/Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
Storing a channel 3. Move the Controller to the left.
1. "Media/Radio" 4. "Category"
2. "Satellite radio" 5. Select the desired category.
A symbol on the highlighted channel indicates The subscribed channels from this cate‐
whether the channel has already been stored. gory are displayed.
Symbol Meaning 6. Select the desired channel.
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The memory is cleared when a new channel is To deactivate: "Automatic time shift".
selected or when the vehicle is switched off.
Smart Favorites
Opening the timeshift function
1. "Media/Radio" General information
2. "Satellite radio" A maximum of 6 channels can be stored as
Smart Favorites.
3. Move the Controller to the left.
If a stored channel is selected, the current
4. "Time shift"
track will be played from the beginning.
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Storing the artist or track Remove the check mark to deactivate noti‐
It is only possible to store Favorites that are fication for the selected Favorites.
currently being broadcast. The channel infor‐ 6. Select the desired Favorites.
mation must be available.
Opening the Favorites
1. "Media/Radio"
If an activated favorite is played back, the fol‐
2. "Satellite radio"
lowing message is displayed for approx.
3. Move the Controller to the left. 20 seconds: "Favorite on air!".
4. "Add to favorites" To change to the played Favorites:
5. Highlight the performer or track, and press Tap on the message on the Control Display.
the Controller.
Or:
A symbol indicates whether the artist and track
were already stored. 1. Move the Controller to the left.
2. "Favorite alert"
Symbol Meaning
Select the symbol while the message is
Artist/track is not stored. shown.
Artist/track was already stored. The displayed favorite is played.
When the message disappears, the list of
Storing the league or team channels that is currently playing one of the
stored Favorites can be displayed.
1. "Media/Radio"
2. "Satellite radio" 1. Move the Controller to the left.
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1. "Media/Radio"
2. "Satellite radio" Stored stations
5. "Jump to:"
Selecting a station
Place a check mark to activate Traffic
1. "Media/Radio"
Jump.
2. "Presets"
Information for the selected region is
broadcast as soon as it is available. 3. Select the desired station.
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Move the Controller to the left.
4. "SiriusXM program guide"
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Audio
Vehicle features and options General information
Recommendation: use medium tone and vol‐
This chapter describes all standard, country-
ume settings on the mobile audio device. The
specific and optional features offered with the
sound depends on the quality of the audio
series. It also describes features that are not
files.
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
Connecting a mobile audio device
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and Connect the headphones or
systems, the applicable laws and regulations line-out connector of the mobile
must be observed. audio device to the AUX-IN port.
Ensure that the plug is inserted
in the AUX-IN port as far as it will
General information go.
Music tracks, audio books, and podcasts can
be played back. Sound is played back through Playback
the vehicle loudspeakers. 1. Connect the mobile audio device.
Settings are stored for the driver profile cur‐ 2. Switch on the mobile audio device.
rently used.
3. Select a track on the mobile audio device.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the fol‐
4. "Media/Radio"
lowing audio sources can be used:
5. "AUX"
Symbol Meaning
Concept
A mobile audio device, for instance a MP3
player, can be connected using the AUX-IN
port.
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Music recognition technology and re‐ If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first check
lated data is provided by Gracenote®. whether it has been inserted correctly.
Gracenote is the industry standard in music
recognition technology and related content Humidity
delivery. High levels of humidity can lead to condensa‐
For more information, please visit tion on the CD/DVD or the laser's scan lens,
www.gracenote.com. and temporarily prevent playback.
CD and music-related data from Gracenote,
Inc., copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote. Home-recorded CDs/DVDs
Gracenote software, copyright 2000 to present ▷ Possible reasons for malfunctions with
Gracenote. This product and service may prac‐ home-recorded CDs/DVDs are inconsis‐
tice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: tent data creation or recording processes,
#5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, or poor quality or old age of the blank CD/
#6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, DVD.
#6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents is‐ ▷ Only label CDs/DVDs on the upper side
sued or pending. Some services supplied un‐ with a pen intended for this purpose.
der license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Pat‐
ent: #6,304,523. Using CDs/DVDs correctly
1. "Media/Radio" ▷ Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and
2. "CD" moisture.
▷ Store CDs/DVDs in a sleeve.
3. Press button. ▷ Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperatures
4. "Album information" over 122 ℉/50 ℃, high humidity or direct
The information stored about the album is sunlight.
displayed. If an album is not identified
clearly, all appropriate entries are dis‐ CDs/DVDs with copy protection
played. CDs/DVDs are often provided with a copy pro‐
5. If necessary, select a matching entry: tection feature by the manufacturer. Copy pro‐
tection can mean that some CDs/DVDs cannot
▷ If information is displayed that does not
be played or can only be played to a limited ex‐
match the played back album, the in‐
tent.
formation can be hidden. In this case, a
database update can help.
"Reset album information" Music collection
The album information is not displayed
anymore. General information
Tracks from CDs and USB storage devices can
Malfunctions be stored in the music collection in the vehicle
CD/DVD changers and players have been opti‐ and played from there.
mized for performance in vehicles. In some in‐ ▷ CD: the tracks are converted into a com‐
stances, the CD/DVD players and changers pressed audio format and stored in a direc‐
may be more sensitive to faulty CDs/DVDs tory that contains the name of the album. If
than stationary devices would be. no information about the album, refer to
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page 48, is stored, the directory and all The storage process is interrupted and can be
tracks receive an automated name. continued at any time.
▷ USB storage device with compressed au‐
dio files: all playable audio files from the Resuming storing from CD
USB storage device are stored in a direc‐ 1. "Media/Radio"
tory that receives the name of the USB 2. "CD"
storage device. Tracks and directories can
3. Move the Controller to the left.
be subsequently renamed and deleted.
Managing the music collection, refer to 4. "Continue saving"
page 51.
Tracks with Digital Rights Management DRM
Storing from a USB storage device
copy protection can be stored but cannot be 1. Connect the USB storage device, refer to
played back. page 53, to the USB interface.
Regularly back up your music collection, refer 2. "Media/Radio"
to page 52, otherwise the stored music 3. "USB"
might be lost if there is a fault on the hard disc. Or:
Select the name of the USB storage de‐
Storing from CD
vice.
1. Insert the audio CD, refer to page 48, into
the CD player. 4. Move the Controller to the left.
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3. Move the Controller to the left. Music search is displayed. Proceed ac‐
cording to the description for search crite‐
4. "Media search" ria, refer to page 54.
5. "Browse folder" A list of tracks to be deleted is prepared
Folders and tracks of the top directory according to the search criteria.
level are displayed. 6. Select a track.
6. Highlight the desired folder, search in sub‐
directories as needed. Deleting all tracks
1. "Media/Radio"
7. Press button.
2. "Music collection"
8. "Album information"
The information stored about the album is 3. Press button.
displayed. If an album is not identified 4. "Manage music collection"
clearly, all appropriate entries are dis‐
played. 5. "Delete all music titles"
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no time to complete the backup, do not unplug Audio player and storage media with
the USB storage device. The backup will re‐ USB port
sume on your next trip. Information on all music tracks, for instance ar‐
1. Connect the USB storage device, refer to tist, genre or track, as well as playback lists, are
page 53, to the USB interface. transmitted into the vehicle. This may take
some time, depending on the USB storage de‐
2. "Media/Radio"
vice, file size, and number of tracks.
3. "Music collection"
During the transfer, the tracks can be called up
via the file directory.
4. Press button.
The information for approx. 40,000 tracks can
5. "Manage music collection"
be stored in the vehicle. However, a maximum
6. "Save music collection to USB" of 16,000 tracks can be stored per USB stor‐
age device.
Restoring the music collection Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights
When restoring the music collection from a Management, DRM, cannot be played.
USB storage device, the existing music collec‐
tion in the vehicle is overwritten. It is best to Selecting the USB storage device
perform the storage operation during a rela‐
For information about the USB interface, see
tively long trip. If the storage process is can‐
Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
celed, do not unplug the USB storage device.
Storage will resume on your next trip. 1. Connect the USB storage device to the
USB interface.
1. Connect the USB storage device, refer to
page 53, to the USB interface. The adapter cable supplied with the USB
storage device would be ideal.
2. "Media/Radio"
2. "Media/Radio"
3. "Music collection"
3. "USB"
4. Press button. Or:
5. "Manage music collection" Select the name of the USB storage de‐
6. "Restore music collection from USB vice.
device" Further playback descriptions, refer to
page 54.
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▷ The volume of the sound output depends back list is displayed. This can be the result
on the device. If necessary, adjust the vol‐ of a search or of a previously stored play‐
ume on the device. back list.
▷ Up to four external devices can be con‐ Further functions are displayed by moving the
nected to the vehicle. Controller to the left. The scope of these func‐
tions depends on the selected audio source.
Functional requirements Depending on the supported Bluetooth ver‐
▷ Bluetooth device is connected to the vehi‐ sion, some Bluetooth device functions may not
cle. Bluetooth connections, see Owner's be available when using iDrive. If necessary,
Manual for the vehicle. the missing functions can be accessed directly
▷ Bluetooth audio playback was activated. on the device itself.
2. Select the desired Bluetooth device from Starting with the selected track, all tracks of
the list. the playback list are played.
Further playback descriptions, refer to
Changing the track
page 54.
On the radio:
If the Bluetooth device is not listed in the de‐
vice list, Bluetooth audio playback may have Press the left or right button.
not been activated. To activate Bluetooth au‐
dio playback, proceed as follows: The previous or next track from the playlist is
played.
1. "Media/Radio"
2. "Manage mobile devices" Fast forward/reverse
3. Select the desired Bluetooth device. On the radio:
4. "Bluetooth® audio"
Press and hold the left or right button.
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All the tracks containing the search 4. Select the playback list.
string are displayed. Entering more 5. Select the track at which playback should
characters will continue to narrow begin.
down the search results.
The playback display is switched to. A
Tilt the Controller to the right to display playback list is created from the search re‐
the list of results. sults.
▷ "Genres"
A list of all available genres is dis‐ Searching for further media
played. Depending on USB storage device and equip‐
Select a genre to display all respective ment, separate audio book and podcast
artists. searches are possible.
▷ "Artists" 1. Move the Controller to the left.
A list of all available artists is displayed. 2. "Media search"
Select an artist to display all respective 3. Select desired setting:
albums and tracks. ▷ "Podcasts"
▷ "Albums" A list of all available podcasts is dis‐
A list of all available albums is dis‐ played.
played. ▷ "Audio books"
Select an album to display all respec‐ A list of all available audio books is dis‐
tive tracks. played.
▷ "Titles" 4. Select the track at which playback should
A list of all available tracks is displayed. begin.
4. Select album, if needed. The playback display is switched to. A
5. Select the track at which playback should playback list is created from the search re‐
begin. sults.
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The playback screen is switched to. A is displayed first when searching for playback
playback list is created from the search re‐ lists, refer to page 55.
sults.
1. Move the controller to the left.
Scrolling through albums 2. "Add to favorites" or "Delete from
favorites"
1. Move the Controller to the left.
2. "Browse albums"
Available albums are graphically pre‐
sented.
3. Turn the Controller to scroll through the al‐
bums.
4. Select the desired album.
All tracks of the selected album are dis‐
played.
5. Select the track at which playback should
begin.
6. Tilt the Controller to the left to return to the
playback display. The playback list corre‐
sponds to the track list of the album.
Random playback
The current playlist or all tracks of the selected
audio source are played back in random order.
1. Move the Controller to the left.
2. "Shuffle"
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Video
Vehicle features and options Selecting the USB storage device
Connect the USB storage device to the USB
This chapter describes all standard, country-
interface using a suitable adapter cable.
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not For information about the USB interface, see
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
to the selected options or country versions. 1. "Media/Radio"
This also applies to safety-related functions
2. "USB"
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable laws and regulations Or:
must be observed. Select the name of the connected USB
storage device.
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Start playback.
Pause.
Playback is paused.
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Concept
Operation is analog to the respective buttons
on the radio.
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Rear entertainment
Vehicle features and options Different titles can be played from the mu‐
sic selection.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
Entertainment sources selectable from the
specific and optional features offered with the
front seat only:
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due ▷ USB port in the front.
to the selected options or country versions. ▷ CD/DVD drive, front.
This also applies to safety-related functions DVD during vehicle standstill only.
and systems. When using these functions and
Entertainment sources selectable from the
systems, the applicable laws and regulations
rear only:
must be observed.
▷ AUX-IN port in the rear.
▷ USB port in the rear.
Concept ▷ HDMI port in the rear.
Rear entertainment allows occupants in the ▷ CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive in the rear.
rear to access entertainment sources regard‐
less of the driver's selection. Two screens, dif‐
ferent media connections, and a Blu-ray drive Rear CD/DVD/Blu-ray player
are available in the rear for this purpose.
Rear entertainment also provides access to
many iDrive functions.
General information
The sound can be output via headphones or
the vehicle's loudspeakers.
Different entertainment sources can be se‐
lected on the screens. 1 CD/DVD/Blu-ray slot
Some entertainment sources can be operated 2 CD/DVD/Blu-ray ejection
at the same time in the front and the rear. For 3 Headphone connection, right
these situations, respective settings can be 4 HDMI/MHL connection
adjusted when enabling the rear seat, refer to
5 AUX-IN port
page 66.
6 USB port
Entertainment sources selectable from the
front and rear: 7 Headphone connection, left
▷ Radio stations.
One radio station can be played in the vehi‐
cle only.
▷ Music collection.
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The first remote control needs to be con‐ Deleting the remote control
nected via iDrive in the front. The connection with the vehicle can be de‐
1. "My Vehicle" leted.
2. "iDrive settings" 1. "My Vehicle"
3. "Headphones/Remote control" 2. "iDrive settings"
A list of linked devices is displayed. 3. "Headphones/Remote control"
A list of linked devices is displayed.
4. Press and hold the button on the re‐
4. Select the remote control.
mote control for approx. 5 seconds.
5. "Remove device"
Selecting a side
A remote control can be connected to the left
5. At the same time, press and or right side of the rear entertainment system.
hold the middle button for approx. 5 sec‐ The side can be changed at any time.
onds.
Push the switch to the left or right.
2 LEDs on the remote control flash for ap‐
prox. 10 seconds. Perform the next step
while the LEDs are flashing. Replacing the batteries
6. "Connect new device" NOTE
The remote control will appear in the list of There is a risk of material damage if re‐
connected devices. chargeable batteries are used in the remote
Symbol Meaning control due to their contents. There is a risk of
property damage. Do not use rechargeable
Remote control. batteries.◀
Battery charge status.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Headphones/Remote control"
1. Remove the cover. Press on the cover, ar‐
A list of linked devices is displayed.
row 1, and push forward, arrow 2.
4. Select the remote control you would like to
2. Insert batteries of the same type.
rename.
3. Close the cover.
5. "Rename"
6. Enter the desired name. Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another
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For further information, see BMW Touch Com‐ Tap the symbol Scroll backward and
mand in the Owner's Manual for the vehicle. on the left or right forward.
side of the screen.
Operation via BMW Touch Command Tap the screen. Confirm the selection.
BMW Touch Command can be connected to
Tap on sym‐ Opens the main menu.
the left or right screen in the rear.
bol.
1. Switch on BMW Touch Command.
Tap on sym‐ Open the previous dis‐
2. Swipe to the left or right in the BMW appli‐ bol. play.
cation main menu to display the Entertain‐
ment menu. Tap on Open the Options
3. "Media/Radio" symbol. menu.
4. Tap L to operate the left screen in the rear. Tap on symbol. Adjusts the volume.
Tap R to operate the right screen in the Set the sound output
rear. via headphones or ve‐
hicle loudspeakers.
Expanding/collapsing the menu bar
Tap on sym‐ L for the left screen in
▷ Tap the tab at the top center bol. the rear.
of the screen. R for the right screen in
The menu bar expands. the rear.
▷ Tap the tab at the bottom
center of the screen. Symbols on the BMW Touch
The menu bar collapses. Command
Different symbols are displayed on the BMW
Touch Command screen, depending on the
selected menu.
The functions which correspond to the sym‐
bols shown are performed as described in the
Entertainment chapter.
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Volume limit for headphones Connect remote control, refer to page 62.
A volume limit can be activated in the front for
the headphones in the rear. Tone
If the vehicle loudspeakers are selected for
1. "My Vehicle"
sound output, the settings are adjusted as in
2. "iDrive settings" the front.
3. "Rear-seat entertainment" If headphones are selected for sound output,
4. "Volume limit" only treble, base, and surround can be ad‐
justed. The settings are made separately for
the left and right headphones.
Selecting the entertainment 1. "My Vehicle"
source for the rear 2. "iDrive settings"
An entertainment source can be selected for 3. "Tone"
the screens in the rear via iDrive in the front.
The selection can be changed via the operat‐
ing points in the rear. Operation
1. "Media/Radio" Almost all functions, with the exception of
2. "Rear" those below, can be operated in the same
3. Select the desired screen or both screens. manner as they are in the front.
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dress to: Cinavia Consumer Information Cen‐ be ensured that every audio and video device
ter, P.O. Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, will be displayed correctly on the screen.
USA.
Starting playback
Intellectual property 1. "Media/Radio"
Copyright 2004-2012 Verance Corporation. 2. Select device.
Cinavia® is a trademark of Verance Corpora‐
▷ "HDMI"
tion. Protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and
worldwide patents issued and pending under ▷ "AUX"
license from Verance Corporation. All rights re‐ ▷ "USB"
served. Or:
Name of the USB storage device.
Navigation
Route planning can be performed separately
Adjusting the volume
on the left and right sides in the rear. Destina‐
tion guidance can only be started from the The volume of the sound output depends on
front. the audio device. If this volume differs mark‐
edly from the volume of the other audio sour‐
ces, we recommend adjusting the volume.
Suggesting a destination
A destination or trip can be sent to the front as 1. "Media/Radio"
a suggestion. The suggestion can be adopted 2. "AUX"
or declined in the front. This function is not
3. Move the Controller to the left.
available with the following setting: "Limited
(only Media/Radio)". 4. "Volume:"
5. Turn the Controller until the desired vol‐
1. Enter the destination.
ume is reached.
2. "Suggest destination to driver"
6. Press the Controller.
Options
No split screen possible. Frequently asked questions
Why is only a black screen visible?
External devices ▷ Switch on the system.
Why are there no options available on the
General information screen?
▷ Connection of external audio and video de‐ ▷ Switch the remote control to this screen.
vices or digital cameras via the AUX-IN port
Why are radio stations grayed out and cannot
or HDMI port in the rear. Operation takes
be selected?
place on the external device.
▷ Function is limited due to the selected pri‐
▷ Connection of external devices via the USB
ority. Change setting.
audio interface in the rear. Operation is the
same as in the front. Why does the CD/DVD/Blu-ray not play back?
Due to the large number of different audio and ▷ Playback does not begin automatically.
video devices available on the market, it cannot Start CD/DVD/Blu-ray manually.
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All of the options available to you for mobile
communication with family, friends, business
partners, and service providers are described in
this chapter.
Telephone
Vehicle features and options Incoming call
If the number of the caller is stored in the
This chapter describes all standard, country-
phone book and is transmitted by the network,
specific and optional features offered with the
the name of the contact is displayed. Other‐
series. It also describes features that are not
wise, only the phone number is displayed.
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
Accepting a call
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and Incoming calls can be answered in several
systems, the applicable laws and regulations ways.
must be observed. ▷ Using iDrive:
"Accept"
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the equipment, the calls are transferred from 6. To adjust: turn the Controller
the main phone and additional phones. 7. To store: press the Controller.
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New contact
Storing a home contact
If necessary, "Clear input fields"
It is possible to store a home contact. This will
be the first entry in the contact list.
1. Press button.
1. "Home contact (empty)"
2. "New contact"
2. Fill in the desired fields.
3. Fill in the desired fields.
3. "Save contact in the vehicle"
4. "Save contact in the vehicle"
Storing a contact in the vehicle
1. Press button.
2. "Save contact in the vehicle"
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5. If necessary, "Subject:"
1. Press button.
Text recognition, refer to page 83.
2. "Select source"
6. "Text:"
3. Select the desired mobile phone.
Text recognition, refer to page 83.
7. "Send" Activating reminders
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▷ "Export (USB)", refer to page 82. The function can be activated or deactivated
for the respective mobile phone.
▷ "Delete"
▷ "Play", refer to page 84. 1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
Updating data 3. "Mobile devices"
Update data, refer to page 84. 4. Select the desired device.
5. "Contact upload for messaging"
Text recognition/dictation function
Activating/deactivating the function
Concept globally
Spoken words are detected by voice recogni‐
The function can be activated or deactivated
tion and converted into text. The text can be
jointly for all mobile phones.
corrected and supplemented as required. The
text can be used as subject or content of e- 1. "My Vehicle"
mails or short messages. To use the functions, 2. "iDrive settings"
data is transmitted to a service provider via an
3. "Language"
encrypted connection and stored locally there.
4. "Server speech recognition"
Recording texts
1. Select the desired language.
Reading out loud
SMS, e-mail, tasks, text notes, and calender
2. Select the symbol to start the record‐
entries can be read out loud.
ing.
▷ "Play"
3. Select the symbol to end the recording.
▷ "Pause"
4. "Confirm text"
▷ "Next section"/"Next element"
5. ▷ "Delete last dictation"
▷ "Previous section"/"Previous element"
▷ "Delete all"
▷ Move the Controller to the left to end.
▷ "Read out full text"
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General information
When inserting the mobile phone, make sure
there are no objects between it and the wire‐
less charging tray.
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During charging, the surface of the tray and the Functional requirements
mobile phone may become warm. Higher tem‐ ▷ The mobile phone must compatibly sup‐
peratures may lead to a reduction in the charg‐ port the required Qi standard. For compati‐
ing current, and in isolated cases the charging ble mobile phones, see Owner's Manual for
process is paused temporarily. the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with a charge in‐ If the mobile phone does not support the
dicator, the Control Display shows whether a Qi standard, the mobile phone can be
mobile phone with Qi capability is being charged using a special Qi-compatible
charged. charging case.
▷ The mobile phone must not exceed the
NOTE
maximum size of approx. 5.9 x 2.9 x
This device has been tested for human expo‐ 0.6 in/151 x 74 x 16 mm.
sure limits and found compliant at a minimum
▷ Only use protective cases and covers up to
distance of 10 cm during operation.
a maximum thickness of 0.07 in/2 mm.
Otherwise, the charging function may be
impaired.
▷ Ignition or standby state is switched on.
▷ Storage tray: the mobile phone to be
charged is located in the center of the tray.
General information
Mounting position of the product.
The wireless charging tray is located in the
front center armrest.
Safety information
NOTE Overview
The tray is intended for mobile phones
up to a particular size. Forceful inserting of the
mobile phone into the tray can damage the tray
or the mobile phone. There is a risk of property
damage. Observe the maximum dimensions
for mobile phones. Do not force the mobile
phone into the tray.◀
WARNING
When charging a device that meets the 1 Bracket
Qi standard in the wireless charging tray, any
2 LED
metal objects located between the device and
the tray can become very hot. There is a risk of
injury and risk of damage to property. When Inserting the mobile phone
charging mobile devices, make sure there are 1. Open center armrest, refer to vehicle Own‐
no objects between the device and the tray.◀ er's Manual.
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2. Slide the mobile phone with the display on 3. Insert the mobile phone with the display
the side of the clamp into the tray. facing upward in the direction of the front
holder, arrow 1.
Overview
1 LED
Inserting the mobile phone
2 Storage area
1. Open center armrest, refer to vehicle Own‐
er's Manual.
Inserting the mobile phone
2. Push back the clamp.
1. Slide the cover of the storage tray forward.
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Removing the mobile phone Orange The mobile phone is not charging.
1. Slide the cover of the storage tray forward. Temperature on the mobile phone
2. Remove the mobile phone. possibly too high or foreign object in
charging tray.
Forgotten warning Red The mobile phone is not charging.
Contact a dealer’s service center or
General information
another qualified service center or
If the vehicle is equipped with the forgotten repair shop.
warning function, a warning can be output if a
mobile phone with Qi capability was forgotten
in the wireless charging tray when leaving the The blue LED is no longer illuminated once the
vehicle. Make sure that idle state is not acti‐ inserted mobile phone with Qi capability is fully
vated automatically when the front doors are charged.
opened.
System limits
To do this, deactivate the entry "Turn off after
door opening". At high temperatures on the mobile phone or
in the vehicle, the charging functions of the
The forgotten warning is displayed in the in‐ mobile phone may be limited and some func‐
strument cluster. tions may no longer work.
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from any person. You MUST cease operating Model Number: LTECOMPB0
this device immediately if requested by the Part Number: 6803145-01
FCC or a licensed wireless service provider.
FCC-ID: 2ACC7LTECOMPB0
WARNING E911 location information may not
be provided or may be inaccurate for calls
served by using this device.
Please observe additionally the following infor‐
mation
▷ Sprint Nextel will allow consumers to regis‐
ter their signal boosters by calling their toll-
free number.
▷ T-Mobile online registration link: (www.T-
Mobile.com/BoosterRegistration); (https://
saqat.t-mobile.com/sites/SignalBooster#).
▷ Verizon’s online registration link: (http://
www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/
consumer/register-signal-booster.html).
▷ AT&T online registration link (https://
securec45.securewebsession.com/
attsignalbooster.com/).
▷ U.S.Cellular online registration link (http://
www.uscellular.com/uscellular/support/fcc-
booster-registration.jsp).
Before use you must register your booster de‐
vice with your wireless provider.
If you should be requested by the FCC to
cease operating your booster you are not al‐
lowed to insert your mobile phone in the
charging tray anymore unless the booster is
permanently deactivated by your local BMW
dealer.
You must not remove the booster from the car
nor use it with any other than the pre-installed
coupling device or antenna. Any modification
of the existing antenna or coupling device as
well as the use of other antennas or coupling
devices will cause the cease of the booster´s
operating license.
The booster device fulfils the network protec‐
tion standards as required by the FCC, such as
intermodulation limits, oscillation detection
and gain limits.
Booster Manufacturer: Kathrein Automotive
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This way, the dealer’s service center can plan Neither personal data nor position data is
the necessary work in advance. This shortens transmitted.
the duration of the service appointment.
Displays
Last Service Request Indicate when the last Teleservice Report was
Check when your dealer's service center was transmitted, refer to page 91.
notified, refer to page 91.
Last Service Request
Manual Service Request
Concept
Concept The last Service Requests, for instance the last
In the event of a Service Request manually ini‐ report to the dealer’s service center, can be
tiated by the customer, Teleservice data on the displayed on the Control Display.
vehicle's service requirements is sent by BMW
to the service partner. If possible, your service Displaying the last Service Request
center will contact you and a service appoint‐ Check to see when the last Service Request
ment can be arranged. was transmitted.
1. "ConnectedDrive"
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1. Press button.
Displaying BMW ConnectedDrive
2. "Filter BMW messages" Service apps
3. Select the desired setting. 1. "ConnectedDrive"
2. Select desired app.
Filtering message list by message
type Messages
1. "Filter" ▷ My Info Messages, refer to page 93.
2. Select the desired setting.
Driver profile
Deleting a message ▷ Export/import driver profile, see Owner's
Manual for the vehicle.
1. Press button.
2. Delete highlighted message: "Delete Registering automatically
message" Registration is performed automatically when
Delete all messages: "Delete all the vehicle app is opened.
messages" "Auto-login"
The "Auto-login" function can be deactivated
Additional functions
in the ConnectedDrive customer portal; corre‐
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the fol‐ sponding settings may be required under
lowing functions are available in a selected Password protection in the vehicle in the Con‐
message, from Concierge service, or from My trol menu item.
Info.
▷ Select the location to start destination Deregistering
guidance. 1. "ConnectedDrive"
▷ Select phone number to make a call. 2. "Vehicle apps"
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Functional requirements
Apple CarPlay ▷ Compatible iPhone.
▷ Corresponding mobile wireless contract.
Concept ▷ WiFi and Siri voice operation are switched
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compati‐ on on the iPhone.
ble Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice op‐
▷ Bluetooth and CarPlay are switched on in
eration and iDrive.
the vehicle.
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Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay 2. Say the commands familiar from the
1. "My Vehicle" iPhone.
2. "iDrive settings"
Switching CarPlay off
3. "Mobile devices"
1. "My Vehicle"
4. "Settings"
2. "iDrive settings"
5. Select the following settings:
3. "Mobile devices"
▷ "Bluetooth®"
4. "Settings"
▷ "Apple CarPlay"
5. "Apple CarPlay"
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formation about available apps and their instal‐ ▷ The smartphone is not selected anymore
lation can be found at www.bmw.com/connec‐ for using Bluetooth audio.
tivity, or contact your dealer’s service center or The smartphone is connected to the vehi‐
another qualified service center or repair shop. cle via Bluetooth. A different smartphone
connected to the vehicle was selected for
Safety information using Bluetooth audio. Without Bluetooth
WARNING audio, apps cannot be used via a Bluetooth
connection.
Operating the integrated information
systems and communication devices while Two different smartphones are used for
driving can distract from traffic. It is possible to audio playback and for using apps. In this
lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an case, one of the smartphones has to be
accident. Only use the systems or devices connected to the vehicle via the USB inter‐
when the traffic situation allows. If necessary, face.
stop and use the systems and devices while ▷ The smartphone is connected to the vehi‐
the vehicle is stationary.◀ cle via Bluetooth and USB interface at the
same time.
Requirements If the connection is established via the
▷ Corresponding mobile wireless contract. USB interface and Bluetooth at the same
time, the Bluetooth connection is priori‐
▷ Compatible smartphone.
tized.
▷ Apps are installed on the smartphone and
ready for operation.
▷ Smartphone is connected to the vehicle via
snap-in adapter, USB port or Bluetooth, re‐
fer to the Owner's Manual of the vehicle.
Using Apps
1. "ConnectedDrive"
2. Select desired app on the smartphone.
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Reference
This chapter contains an index that will quickly
take you to the information you need.
Everything from A to Z
Index
A Blu-ray player in rear 61 Destination guidance 17
Blu-ray video 67 Destination guidance hints,
Address entry, navigation 9 BMW ConnectedDrive 93 route 22
Alternative routes 18 BMW ConnectedDrive Destination guidance with in‐
AM/FM station 40 Store 93 termediate destinations, see
Announcement, navigation, BMW messages 93 Trip 14
see Spoken instructions 20 BMW Teleservices 90 Destination input 9, 10
Apple CarPlay 95 BMW Touch Command, with Destination, storing as con‐
Applications, see Apps 96 rear entertainment 64 tact 17
Appointments, see Calen‐ Bowers & Wilkins, sound set‐ Dictation function 83
dar 81 tings 38 Digital radio, see HD Radio
App, Remote Services 95 Breakdown assistance, see reception 41
Apps 96 Roadside Assistance 91 DVD, Video 57
Areas to be avoided 25 Dynamic destination guid‐
Arrow view, Split screen 27 C ance 31
Assistance, see Roadside As‐
sistance 91 Calender 81 E
Audio 47 CD/DVD, safety informa‐
Audio CD 48 tion 48 E-mail 80
Audio playback, Bluetooth 53 Changing the entertainment Emergency service, see
Audio playback, pause 36 source 36 Roadside Assistance 91
Audio remote control 60 Changing the route de‐ Entertainment, control ele‐
Automatic Service Re‐ tails 17 ments 36
quest 90 Charging cradle, see Wireless Entertainment in the rear 61
AUX-IN port in rear 61 charging tray 85 Equalizer 38
AUX-IN port, operation 47 Concierge Service messages,
see BMW messages 93 F
B Conference, see Calls with
multiple parties 76 Fader, sound settings 38
Balance, sound settings 38 ConnectedDrive 93 FM/AM station 40
Bang & Olufsen, sound set‐ ConnectedDrive Store 93
tings 39 Contacts 76 G
Bass, sound settings 38 Customer relations 93
Battery Guard, Teleser‐ Gas station recommenda‐
vice 92 D tion 19
Battery replacement, audio Gong, volume equaliza‐
remote control 60 Default settings, Naviga‐ tion 39
Battery replacement, remote tion 24 GPS coordinates, destination
control, rear entertain‐ Destination entry by voice 10 entry 13
ment 63 Destination entry using GPS GPS navigation, see Naviga‐
Bluetooth audio 53 coordinates 13 tion system 8
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Update, navigation map 32
USB audio interface 53
USB port in rear 61
V
Vehicle apps 94
Video DVD 57
Video playback 57
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